Τσικνοπέμπτη – ‘Smokey Thursday’

Posted on 7 March 2013 by Robin

Lent will soon be with us. Greeks like one last celebration to eat lots of meat (mostly lamb), drink a glass or two of wine and party.

Smokey Thursday gets its name from the smoke of the barbecue and as you can see [opposite] the name is quite apt. The village was filled with the wonderful smells and sounds of Τσικνοπέμπτη.

There was lots of traditional music and dancing.

There was lots of not so traditional music and dancing

But mostly there was lots of food, wine, good company and good humour. A massive thank you to everyone for the donations that made this all possible. Times are hard in Greece, but the spirit of Molyvos refuses to lie down.

I love this place.

Should have come to Greece

Posted on 3 March 2013 by Robin

Highway robbers are hitting tourists in Spain. Crime gangs target hire cars and cars with British number plates

In March 2013 the British Government issued a warning to everyone visiting Spain.

Thieves distract their victims with faked accidents or supposed vehicle problems. The gang hotspot is the AP7 motorway heading to the Alicante region in southern Spain. British consulates reported 140 robberies last year on the AP7 motorway alone.

Roadside robberies reported to the Barcelona consulate are currently running at almost 1 per day! Authorities believe that many thefts remain unreported by embarrassed victims.

The best way to avoid these incidents is HOLIDAY IN GREECE

Aegean Airlines

Posted on 1 March 2013 by Robin

Aegean Airlines have announced a new flight from Manchester to Athens. You will now be able to book a “connection through” flight from Manchester to Mytilene.

Flights are two days a week (Saturday and Monday). With only two flights a week these are going to fill quickly so I would suggest you book well in advance to get the best prices.

Aegean has regular special offers so join their mailing list to get early info on discounts.

Aegean Airlines Website

Is it Spring?

Posted on 25 February 2013 by Robin

Well, the flowers and animals seem to think so! The birds are singing, the bees are out buzzing and the wildflowers have burst into a riot of colour. It’s still rather early so we are hoping that they have got it right and that winter does not have a sting in the tail.

Today it has been 18° C and we have both caught the sun whilst working in the garden (well bog mostly, but I’m sure it will dry out quickly). I spotted these little guys (or girls) and just could not resist trying to capture them (photographically). Click on the picture to get a bigger view.

One Billion Rising

Posted on 15 February 2013 by Robin

It is estimated that globally, one woman in three will be beaten or raped in her lifetime. On February 14 ONE BILLION women and those who love them were invited to WALK OUT, DANCE, RISE UP, and DEMAND an end to this violence.

I am proud to report that the people of Molyvos stood up to be counted.

Lesvos

the unspoiled beauty…

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